Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
scandens
ID:
418112

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benj.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 20: 309 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000417444



Common Names

  • Utricularia scandens
  • Climbing Bladderwort
  • Climbing Utricularia


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Synonyms

  • Utricularia scandens scandens [unknown]
  • Utricularia scandens scandens [unknown]

Description

Utricularia scandens (also called 'Climbing bladderwort', among many other common names) is a carnivorous aquatic plant native to North America. It has small, yellow flowers and small, green leaves. It grows in shallow, still water, in marshes, and in wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Utricularia scandens has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating urinary tract infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Utricularia scandens has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Utricularia scandens is a small aquatic plant native to South America. It is typically propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist potting mix. Once established, Utricularia scandens should be grown in shallow water and kept moist.

Where to Find Utricularia scandens

Utricularia scandens can be found in moist soils in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Utricularia scandens FAQ

What are the growth requirements of Utricularia scandens?

Utricularia scandens requires a moist, well-draining soil and full to partial sun.

How often should Utricularia scandens be watered?

Utricularia scandens should be watered regularly, but not too often, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

How big does Utricularia scandens grow?

Utricularia scandens can grow up to 4 inches in height and width.

Species in the Utricularia genus

Utricularia foliosa, Utricularia fimbriata, Utricularia firmula, Utricularia furcellata, Utricularia garrettii, Utricularia gibba, Utricularia chiribiquetensis, Utricularia erectiflora, Utricularia juncea, Utricularia malabarica, Utricularia macrorhiza, Utricularia lloydii, Utricularia longiciliata, Utricularia livida, Utricularia heterochroma, Utricularia hispida, Utricularia guyanensis, Utricularia janarthanamii, Utricularia jamesoniana, Utricularia jackii, Utricularia intermedia, Utricularia inflexa, Utricularia humboldtii, Utricularia hydrocarpa, Utricularia huntii, Utricularia bisquamata, Utricularia benjaminiana, Utricularia campbelliana, Utricularia calycifida, Utricularia bracteata, Utricularia breviscapa, Utricularia buntingiana, Utricularia bremii, Utricularia adpressa, Utricularia alpina, Utricularia beaugleholei, Utricularia australis, Utricularia aureomaculata, Utricularia amethystina, Utricularia aurea, Utricularia arenaria, Utricularia andongensis, Utricularia appendiculata, Utricularia cucullata, Utricularia cornuta, Utricularia cymbantha, Utricularia naviculata, Utricularia nana, Utricularia naikii, Utricularia myriocista,

Species in the Lentibulariaceae family

Genlisea africana, Genlisea angolensis, Genlisea aurea, Genlisea barthlottii, Genlisea filiformis, Genlisea glabra, Genlisea glandulosissima, Genlisea guianensis, Genlisea hispidula, Genlisea lobata, Genlisea margaretae, Genlisea nigrocaulis, Genlisea oxycentron, Genlisea pallida, Genlisea pulchella, Genlisea pygmaea, Genlisea repens, Genlisea roraimensis, Genlisea sanariapoana, Genlisea stapfii, Genlisea subglabra, Genlisea uncinata, Genlisea violacea, Genlisea multiflora, Genlisea nebulicola, Genlisea oligophylla, Genlisea tuberosa, Genlisea exhibitionista, Genlisea flexuosa, Genlisea metallica, Pinguicula scullyi, Pinguicula crystallina, Pinguicula crenatiloba, Pinguicula corsica, Pinguicula casabitoana, Pinguicula caryophyllacea, Pinguicula elongata, Pinguicula fontiqueriana, Pinguicula fiorii, Pinguicula filifolia, Pinguicula dertosensis, Pinguicula algida, Pinguicula albida, Pinguicula vulgaris, Pinguicula villosa, Pinguicula spathulata, Pinguicula vallisneriifolia, Pinguicula bissei, Pinguicula benedicta, Pinguicula balcanica,

References

Ludwig Benjamin (1825-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benj.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:527084-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].